The top reported proficiency rate is 19% in English language arts. The lowest is 5% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Broadmoor Stem Academy
Broadmoor STEM Academy serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade as a regular public school in Shreveport, part of the Caddo Parish school system. It is a mid-sized school for its grade span, drawing from the surrounding residential neighborhoods of the city. The student body is predominantly Black, with smaller shares of white, Hispanic, and multiracial students. A very large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a high-poverty context that shapes the resources and challenges its staff and families navigate.
Academically, the state test results from the LEAP 2025 assessments for grades three through eight show low rates of proficiency across all subjects. The proportion of students meeting the state’s proficient benchmark is very small in reading and even smaller in mathematics. Proficiency in science and social studies is lower still. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to examine, and the state’s testing program does not cover its pre-kindergarten through second-grade classrooms. A parent looking for a strong record of grade-level academic achievement will find that this school’s performance is a soft spot and may want to ask the school directly about its approach to raising outcomes and the specific interventions in place.
The school’s name carries a STEM designation, but the data provided does not include details on what that means in practice—whether there are dedicated science, technology, engineering, or mathematics programs, specialized labs, or partnerships. Because this information is missing, families should inquire with the school about the actual STEM offerings and how they are integrated into the curriculum. The same gap applies to data on special education services and English learner support; those counts were not reported, so a family with a child in either category will need to confirm directly with the school what is available.
Shreveport itself is a city with a rich history as an oil-industry hub and commercial center for the Ark-La-Tex region, but it has experienced steady population decline over recent years, driven by the loss of manufacturing and energy-sector jobs. The economy is diversifying into healthcare, logistics, gaming, and technology, and the city is actively working to revitalize infrastructure. Housing remains relatively affordable compared to national norms, and the median home value and rents in the school’s ZIP code reflect that broader market. The city is largely car-dependent, with a sprawling layout and a downtown core that hosts government buildings, the convention center, and riverboat casinos. The school sits in a residential area, and the surrounding neighborhood includes a mix of older housing stock and commercial corridors.
A family considering Broadmoor STEM Academy should weigh its peer environment and the economic realities of the community. The school serves a high-poverty population, and its test results indicate that many students are not yet at grade level. However, the school may offer a familiar setting for families living nearby, and the pre-K through eighth-grade structure means students can remain in a single building for a long stretch of childhood. Without data on attendance rates, discipline, or staffing ratios, the picture of daily school life is incomplete. The district itself did not return information about recent policy or curriculum changes that might affect the school. For families who prioritize academic outcomes as measured by state tests, the low proficiency rates are a clear signal to investigate further; for those whose decision hinges on other factors—proximity, a stable cohort, or a specific program that may or may not be present—direct communication with the school will be essential.
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